Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in El Monte

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead in El Monte on Tuesday.

The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at a home in the 10500 block of Bisby Street, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Officers from the El Monte Police Department were initially dispatched to the area after learning of a man’s death and at some point contacted the LASD requesting assistance in the investigation.

The man, whose identity has not yet been established, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters said they were called because a man was reported to have stab wounds, but they did not take anyone to the hospital.

No further information was provided.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.